Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tuesday's Tip of the Day

Use positive affirmations.

We all have those days when we stare at our to do list with wide eyes, unsure of what to accomplish first. It's such an overwhelming feeling, isn't it? What if there was a way to turn your thought process around, focus on each task, and get things accomplished? That is where positive affirmations come in...

Thinking positively helps you to feel more confident so you can accomplish more. Instead of listening to that negative "you can't do this...you can't do that" voice in your head, you can think in a positive way and actually get it done! Just repeat your affirmation in your head or out loud if no one else is around. I'd hate to cause you to look crazy in front of your friends and/or family.

My "go to" affirmation is "Good luck follows me wherever I go. I am blessed" but you can make yours whatever you'd like. I use other simple ones like "You can do this" and "Focus on the now". It does sound cheesy as heck but it also works wonders. People often ask me how I juggle as much as I do without complaint or worry. It's because "I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggone it, people like me"

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In April 2008, I was at a picnic with friends. It was a hot day and someone suggested a walk to see some farm animals. I made a few excuses for why I didn't want to go for a walk, but I did it anyway. Due to the heat and my unhealthy body, I ended up chafing between my thighs. After that happened, I said to myself "THAT IS IT!" I made the decision to get healthy.
And I haven't looked back. When I see my before and after pictures, it is amazing to me that I did this but I know I did. I also know that my former self would not be accomplishing anything close to what I am now. I am now healthy, happy, and extremely fulfilled in life. I ran my second marathon this past May and am working on my Personal Trainer certification right now. Who would have thought, back in 2008, that I would be doing these things....?
And, the cool thing is that you can do it too. I feel like I have figured out the secret to success and can't wait to share it with others.